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PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings on Proposed Rate Increase for UGI Utilities, Inc. – Electric Division Telephonic Hearings Scheduled on April 11, 2023, to Gather Public Input from UGI Electric Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has schedu…	3/20/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 16, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth…	3/15/2023
PUC’s #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign Receives International and Pennsylvania Recognition #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign Wins MarCom International Platinum Award and PRSA Keystone Silver Award for Communications Campaigns HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has been r…	3/10/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On March 14 HARRISBURG – A total of 310 disciplinary actions, including $229,625 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 173 unde…	3/6/2023
PUC Seeks Comments on Proposed Settlement with Great American Power Regarding Company’s Sales and Marketing, Billing Practices Proposed Settlement Modifies Company’s Telemarketing Procedures, Enhances Training for Marketing Agents and Assesses a Civil Penalty HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	3/2/2023
PUC Approves Settlement with Duquesne Light Regarding Alleged Inadvertent Release of Customer Information Company Will Pay Civil Penalty and Codify New Procedures After Allegedly Mailing Incorrect Customer Names and Account Numbers in April 2022 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC…	3/2/2023
PUC to Investigate Proposed Rate Increase by UGI – Electric Division HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to investigate a rate increase request filed by UGI Utilities Inc. – Electric Division (UGI Electric), which provides electric…	3/2/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 2 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Liv…	3/1/2023
PUC Chair Dutrieuille Recognizes Black History Month and Highlights Upcoming State Observance Program ‘Black Resistance’ is the 2023 National Theme and Features in Pennsylvania’ Black History Month Program on February 23 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown…	2/9/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 9, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	2/8/2023
PUC Launches Comprehensive Investigation into Billing Issues Impacting PPL Electric Customers Encourages Consumers to Continue Working with PPL to Address Billing and Payment Issues and Contact the PUC if the Utility is Not Responsive HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PU…	1/31/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on February 14 HARRISBURG – A total of 183 disciplinary actions, including $146,000 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 109 u…	1/20/2023
PUC Highlights ‘Winter Utility Bill Checklist’ – Offers Steps for Consumers to Help Moderate Cold Weather Energy Costs Consumers Can Take Action Now to Moderate Energy Usage, Control Costs, Consider Potential Savings and Explore Utility Assistance Options HARRISBURG – With many consumers facing higher energy costs and…	1/19/2023
PUC Appoints JJ Livingston as Director of Legislative Affairs HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Jerry J. (JJ) Livingston of Dauphin County as the Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs. Living…	1/13/2023
PUC Approves Settlement with National Gas & Electric LLC Regarding Company’s Sales and Marketing Practices Settlement Includes Changes to Operating Procedures, Customer Refunds and a Civil Penalty for Possible Bill Overcharges, Unauthorized Enrollments HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissio…	1/12/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for January 12, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/11/2023
PUC Asks Consumers to Conserve Electricity Throughout the Holiday Weekend Because of Extreme Cold Frigid Weather Prompts Regional Power Grid Operator to Request Public Energy Conservation to Help Ease Power Demands HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today urged members o…	12/24/2022
PUC Highlights 2022 Accomplishments PUC Celebrated 85th Anniversary as an Independent Commission, Along with Other 2022 Accomplishments HARRISBURG – During its final public meeting for 2022, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (P…	12/22/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 22, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/21/2022
PUC Offers Winter Storm Utility Safety Tips Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather, and Give Utility Crews Room to Work Safely HARRISBURG – As much of Pennsylvania braces for the possibility of snow, ice and fre…	12/14/2022
PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Settlement with Duquesne Light Regarding Alleged Inadvertent Release of Customer Information Proposed Settlement Reached After Duquesne Light Mailing Allegedly Included Incorrect Customer Names and Account Numbers in April 2022 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	12/8/2022
PUC Approves Smaller Electric Rate Settlement for Citizens’ Electric Company of Lewisburg HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a rate settlement for electric distribution services provided by Citizens’ Electric Company of Lewisburg (Citizens’ Electri…	12/8/2022
PUC Modifies Settlement with PECO Energy Company Regarding Past Improper Electric Service Terminations Increases Civil Penalty, PECO Contributions to Energy Assistance Fund After 48,536 Customers Improperly Terminated in 2018-19 by Call Center Vendor HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commiss…	12/8/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 8, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/7/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on December 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 156 disciplinary actions, including $96,500 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 85 und…	11/21/2022

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